Thursday August eighth
The Particular person All-Round {Qualifications} have begun, marking an thrilling begin for Australia’s Alexandra Kiroi-Bogatyreva in her Olympic debut. Competing alongside 23 different proficient rhythmic gymnasts, Alex confronted intense competitors as solely the highest 10 would advance to the finals.
Merely qualifying for the Olympics is a exceptional achievement, and every gymnast showcased their expertise and dedication, performing in entrance of judges, an enthusiastic viewers, and viewers from across the globe.
Recap:
The {qualifications} consisted of 4 rotations, every similar to a special equipment: hoop, ball, golf equipment, and ribbon. Gymnasts have been evaluated based mostly on physique problem, equipment problem, artistry, and execution.
Listed below are the highest 10 gymnasts who superior to the finals:
Sofia Raffaeli (ITA): Sofia led the pack with a complete rating of 139.100, excelling in hoop (35.700) and ribbon (33.950) whereas sustaining spectacular scores in ball (34.450) and golf equipment (35.000).
Darja Varfolomeev (GER): Darja got here in second with a rating of 136.850. Regardless of a modest begin with hoop (32.500), she dominated in ball (36.450) and golf equipment (35.250), ending sturdy with a ribbon rating of 32.650.
Boryana Kaleyn (BUL): Boryana secured third place with a rating of 136.450, delivering strong performances throughout all apparatuses, together with a standout hoop routine scoring 35.350.
Taisiia Onofriichuk (UKR): With a rating of 135.750, Taisiia claimed the fourth spot, showcasing her expertise with a very sturdy ball routine (35.250).
Margarita Kolosov (GER): Margarita earned a complete of 131.500, due to constant performances, particularly her hoop routine, which scored 34.550.
Ekaterina Vedeneeva (SLO): Ekaterina secured her place within the finals with a rating of 130.800, highlighted by her hoop rating of 34.150.
Daria Atamanov (ISR): Daria’s balanced efficiency throughout all apparatuses earned her a rating of 130.450, inserting her among the many prime finalists.
Barbara Domingos (BRA): Barbara impressed early on with a hoop rating of 34.750, ending the {qualifications} with a complete rating of 129.750.
Milena Baldassarri (ITA): Milena completed ninth with a rating of 129.250, due to sturdy performances in hoop (33.300) and ribbon (32.300).
Zilu Wang (CHN): Zilu rounded out the highest 10 with a complete rating of 128.100, incomes her spot within the finals with constant scores throughout all 4 apparatuses.
Alex started her Olympic journey with a ball routine, incomes a rating of 28.550. Her breakdown included a physique problem of 8.2, equipment problem of 5.4, artistry at 7.500, execution at 7.500, and a minor -0.05 penalty.
Within the subsequent spherical, she stepped up with a formidable Hoop routine, set to the monitor “Destiny of Clockmaster” by Everlasting Eclipse. Her rating right here was 30.050, with a notable physique problem of 10.0, equipment problem of 4.9, artistry at 7.600, and execution at 7.550.
Subsequent, Alex started a routine with Ribbons to the track “The place is My Thoughts” by Chroma the place she scored 28.900. Her physique problem scored 8.8, an equipment problem of 5.0, artistry of seven.600 and an execution of seven.500.
Wrapping up her qualification, Alex carried out a Golf equipment routine to “Greater” by Michael Bublé. Regardless of a dropped equipment, she scored 26.850, with a physique problem of seven.6, equipment problem of 5.3, artistry at 7.500, execution at 6.750, and a -0.30 penalty.
At 22 years previous, Alex completed her {qualifications} in twenty second place, and whereas she didn’t advance to the finals, her general rating of 114.350 in her Olympic debut is an achievement to be happy with.
Friday ninth August:
Highlights:
The 2024 Rhythmic Gymnastics occasions on the Paris Olympics had some electrical, standout performances.
Darja Varfolomeev from Germany made historical past by successful the gold medal within the all-around remaining, turning into the primary German rhythmic gymnast to attain this feat. She excelled with a number of scores above 36, setting herself aside as the one competitor to take action. This victory marks the primary Olympic medal for Germany in Rhythmic Gymnastics since 1984, showcasing her exceptional talent and dedication.
Varfolomeev scored 142.850 level general, her finest equipment rating was 36.500 for ball. Different performances included hoop the place she scored 36.300, ribbon, the place she scored 33.700, and 36.350 for golf equipment.
Bulgaria’s Boryana Kaleyn and Italy’s Sofia Raffaeli made it to the rostrum with Kaleyn clinching the silver with a rating of 140.600 and Raffaeli incomes 136.300 and taking house the bronze.
